E14.0: Unspecified diabetes mellitus with coma

Unspecified diabetes mellitus with coma is a severe condition characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels, which leads to a loss of consciousness referred to as a diabetic coma. The high sugar levels result from the body's inability to properly use or produce insulin, a hormone required to convert glucose into energy. As the sugar accumulates in the bloodstream, the body responds by trying to dilute the sugar with fluids from your cells, which can lead to dehydration. If left untreated, this can escalate into a life-threatening diabetic coma. Patients may experience thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, and a sweet, fruity breath odor prior to the coma. This serious condition may occur rapidly or gradually over time, dependent on the cause. It requires immediate medical attention to restore the balance of sugar and fluids in the body.

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